The Ruger American Ranch Gen II in .350 Legend is a compact bolt-action rifle built around a 16.4-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a muzzle brake. At 6.20 lbs with a Flat Dark Earth stock and Cobalt Cerakote barrel and receiver, it's a practical option for deer hunters in states with straight-wall cartridge requirements. .350 Legend fills that niche well. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: American Ranch Gen II 
• Caliber: .350 Legend 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 16.4 inches 
• Capacity: 5+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.20 lbs 
• Finish: Flat Dark Earth with Cobalt Cerakote 
• Safety Feature: Three-position tang safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The 16.4-inch barrel is cold hammer-forged with deep spiral flutes that reduce weight without compromising rigidity, and the muzzle brake is included to manage felt recoil. The combination keeps the overall package compact and maneuverable in timber and blind situations. 
 
Length of pull adjusts from 13.75 to 12 inches by removing an installed spacer, a straightforward adjustment for shorter-armed shooters. The stock includes a low comb that can be removed if you prefer lower-mounted sights or irons. 
 
The Ruger Marksman Adjustable trigger adjusts between 3 and 5 lbs of pull. The three-position tang safety locks the bolt fully or allows bolt cycling with the safety engaged. A Picatinny scope base comes installed. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Deer hunting in straight-wall cartridge states where .350 Legend is legal and the 16.4-inch barrel makes it easy to move through timber or shoot from a ground blind. 
• Compact carry situations where a shorter, lighter rifle reduces fatigue over long days. 
• General range use and practice where the adjustable trigger and manageable recoil support consistent shooting.

The Ruger American Ranch Gen II in .350 Legend appeals primarily to hunters in states with straight-wall cartridge restrictions, and that context drives most of the positive feedback. Users hunting deer with it report clean kills at typical woods distances, and the caliber's mild recoil makes it accessible to a wide range of shooters.

Build quality is consistently praised. The rifle feels solid and the Cerakote finish holds up in rain and mud. The compact 16.4-inch barrel gets specific positive mentions from hunters who work from ground blinds or tight timber.

The Marksman Adjustable trigger gets mixed but mostly positive feedback. Most owners find the factory setting adequate; a few mention adjusting it down for better performance. Some users who compared it to higher-end triggers found the factory pull heavier than they'd like, though none report reliability issues.

Magazine feeding is an occasional friction point. A small number of users report feeding hiccups with certain ammunition, though this appears load-dependent rather than a consistent mechanical fault. Aftermarket accessory selection for this specific rifle is narrower than for AR-platform alternatives, which matters to buyers who want extensive customization options.